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The of Texas at Tyler Course Syllabus EDUC 5359

Semester: Summer 2020 Time/Location: Online

Instructor Dr. Julie Delello, Associate Professor Information: of The University of Texas at Tyler 3900 University Blvd, Tyler, TX 75799 Office: BEP 235 Summer Office Hours: By appointment Phone: (903) 566-7489 : [email protected] (preferred)

Course Description:

This introductory graduate educational technology course is for individuals who want a broad practical course in how to integrate into elementary and secondary . Students will take a constructivist approach to understanding educational technology as articulated in the international Educational Technology Standards for .

Course Information:

This course is designed as an online course. Please allow up to 48 hours for response to an email. Office hours are by appointment and will be held virtually.

Student Learning Outcomes:

The purpose of this course is to help educators expose students to basic programming and new technologies in hopes of inspiring students to pursue in science, technology, mathematics, and engineering (STEM) fields within a global economy. More specifically and in keeping with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), you will better be able to:

• Leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in your learning goals, informed by the . (INTASC Standards: 2, 4, 7, 8, 11) • Critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences for yourself and others (INTASC Standards: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 11) • Use a variety of technologies within a design process to identify and solve problems by creating new, useful or imaginative solutions. (INTASC Standards: 1, 2, 6, 11) • Recognize the rights, responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning and working in an interconnected digital world, and you act and model in ways that are safe, legal and ethical. (INTASC Standards: 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 11)

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• Develop and employ strategies for understanding and solving problems in ways that leverage the power of technological methods to develop and solutions. (INTASC Standards: 6, 9, 11) • Communicate clearly and express yourself creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to your goals. (INTASC Standards: 4, 6, 11) • Use digital tools to broaden your perspectives and enrich their learning by collaborating with others and working effectively in teams locally and globally. (INTASC Standards: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11)

Evaluation and Grading:

1. Class Participation: In each module, you will have the opportunity to earn points for participating in discussions and answering short assessments. These discussions will be held inside of Canvas and our group Facebook page. Please do not approach this component as simply a bunch of tasks to be completed each week, but an opportunity to truly collaborate and learn from each other.

2. Class Projects: In addition to the participation activities, you will create several projects. These will range in difficulty from simple to more complex and be valued from 10-100 points.

3. Final Exam: A final project will be given.

4. Grading is not based upon a curve.

A = 90-100% of total points B = 80-89% of total points C = 70-79% of total points D = 60-69% of total points F = 59% or below of total points

Required Text, Materials/Supplies, and Related :

There are no required textbooks for the summer course. There are selected instructor readings provided per module.

Required Materials and Supplies:

Green Screen (This could be any green wall or cloth. Flat or non-shiny is best. However, the green plastic table clothes at a local dollar store would also suffice for this activity/consider putting two together for a larger screen).

Paint: Chroma Key Green, or Behr “Green Apple”, or “Gamma Sector Green” Cloth: Green Muslin from fabric store

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Textbooks: A student of this institution is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from a university-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Course Policies and Guidelines: Teaching Strategies: Instructional methods for this online course include: • Lectures, videos, course activities, and projects • Canvas postings and discussions • Research and regarding best practices in classrooms

Assignment Submission:

For assignments a “page” is defined as: • 8½” x 11” paper • Times New Roman or Arial 12-point font • Double-spaced (unless otherwise directed) • 1-inch margin on all sides. • Put page numbers on the top right-hand side. • Put your name, title of the assignment and date on your paper. • Upload written assignments on the Canvas Web site under the assignment tab

Papers that do not meet these specifications will not be accepted. With respect to format and style, your paper should conform to the 6th or 7th edition APA Manual (see page for help).

Late Work: Assignments and projects are expected to be turned in on time. Assignments are expected to be dropped in the assignment box on Canvas. You may turn in your assignment early. Late assignments will not be accepted unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Assignments for each lesson are due at the closing date of each lesson. Assignment dates are posted in Canvas.

Attendance: The attendance policy recommended by the University is followed in this course. Course objectives and performance outcomes cannot be met unless you participate in class activities. If you are absent for an extended period of time, you should make arrangements to explore options such as retaking the course or taking an incomplete grade. If you miss more than two assignments, you will need to make an appointment with the instructor for a possible Disposition Conference. If you are going to be absent for an exam, you must contact the instructor on or before the scheduled time the exam is to be given.

Technology:

Hardware: Desktop or Laptop computer with access. This may be a Windows or MAC based computer; however, many of the applications will require downloads and specific to the device.

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Note: If your Internet connection is down, it is your responsibility to seek access at a venue such as the UTT library or a public library to complete and submit your work on time.

A camera, microphone, and sound.

Software: • A current (Microsoft or Apple) • A web browser (e.g., Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.). If your browser is not working with a particular software, try an alternative one (e.g. IE, Firefox). • Access to Canvas and Patriot Mail • Microsoft Office, which is available at no charge to students at https://www.uttyler.edu/it/office365/proplus.php (Do not submit assignments in Notepad, Works, or Office Writer). • Also, you may need standard plug-ins such as: • Java • Flash • QuickTime • Adobe Reader or another PDF reader such as Preview on the Mac • Other software as noted in each module

Read chapters assigned from the instructor in each module. You are responsible for this information on tests as well as during class participation.

Criteria for all assignments will be posted online unless otherwise notified by the instructor.

Canvas– You are responsible for enrolling on Canvas (http://www.Canvas.uttyler.edu/) prior to the second day and monitoring the course Canvas site regularly for course information. Assignments will be turned in through the assignment tab in Canvas.

Turn it In is a tool that will be used to check a document for plagiarism. The tool provides feedback as to whether or not the text in a document is a close match with other documents on the Internet, in journal , and submitted to Canvas. If a student is caught plagiarizing, a grade of zero will be given as well as a disposition for cheating.

Dispositions - All students in the UT Tyler Preparation Program must adhere to the professional behaviors outlined in the UT Tyler School of Education Dispositions.

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Planned Topical Outline:

Lesson Date Lesson Topics Assignments Modules I Jun 1-5 1. Topic: Welcome, Syllabus, Discussion: Bitmoji Introductions (10 Introduction to Technology Points) Synchronous/Asynchronous Two Images (10 Points) ISTE Assessment Wordle Project (20 Points) Quiz (14 Points) 2. Topic: How Do People More than PowerPoint (50 Points)

Learn with Technology? Quiz (10 points)

II Jun 8-12 3. Topic: Words and Graphics Infographics Assignment Principle (50 Points)

4. Topic: Using Tools to Quiz (15 points) Collaborate; (4Cs)/SAMR Discussion: Chat (25 Points)

Quiz (12 Points)

III Jun 15-19 5. Topic: Visual Learning Assignment: QR Code (25 Points)

6. Topic: Digital Storytelling & Digital Story Assignment Continuity Principle (25 Points)

Quiz (18 Points)

IV June 22 -26 7. Topic: Podcasting Assignment: Podcasting (100 Points)

Self-Check (8 Points)

8. Topic: Mixed Realities Assignment: AR Project (100 Points)

Discussion (10 Points)

V June 29- 9. Topic: and Serious Discussion: Game Based Learning (20 July 2 Games Points)

Self-Check (6 Points)

10. Topic: Green Screens Assignment: Green Screen (100 points) Note: June 23rd is the last day to withdraw from one or more courses.

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UNIVERSITY POLICIES

UT Tyler Honor Code Every member of the UT Tyler community joins together to embrace: Honor and integrity that will not allow me to lie, cheat, or steal, nor to accept the actions of those who do.

For a full list of university policies including information related to the topics listed below, click here. • Students Rights and Responsibilities • Campus Carry • Tobacco- • Grade Replacement/Forgiveness and Census Date Policies • State-Mandated Course Drop Policy • Disability Services • Student Absence due to Religious Observance • Student Absence for University-Sponsored Events and Activities • Social Security and FERPA Statement • Emergency Exits and Evacuation • Student Standards of Academic Conduct

UT Tyler Resources for Students: • UT Tyler Writing Center (903.565.5995), [email protected], http://www.uttyler.edu/writingcenter/ • UT Tyler Center (903.565.5964), [email protected], https://www.uttyler.edu/tutoring/ • The Mathematics Learning Center, RBN 4021, This is the open access computer lab for math students, with tutors on duty to assist students who are enrolled in early- courses. • UT Tyler Counseling Center (903.566.7254) https://www.uttyler.edu/counseling/

University Guidelines, Links and Policies

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY (CEP) VISION AND MISSION

Vision: The College of Education and Psychology is nationally recognized and respected for its academic programs and opportunities. It is a center of academic excellence, scholarly inquiry, and public service. The College prepares leaders to meet the critical challenges of the 21st Century through productive contributions to local and global communities and toward individual and cultural equity. Mission: The mission of the College of Education and Psychology is to provide a positive environment that fosters the acquisition of knowledge and skills. The mission is individually and collectively realized through a community of scholars that contributes to knowledge through scholarly inquiry; organizes knowledge for application, understanding and communication; and provides leadership and service. We affirm and promote global perspectives that value individual and cultural diversity to enhance learning, service, and scholarship.

UT TYLER’S SCHOOL OF EDUCATION STANDARDS FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS 6

Texas Education Standards: The School of Education are committed to teaching and implementing the Texas Educator Standards at the highest level. The School of Education faculty use the Texas Education Standards, along with the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) standards used by educator preparation programs throughout the United States.

The list of Texas Education Standards can be accessed here.

Access the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.

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